The work of the ACLU could not be accomplished without the ongoing efforts of its chapter members. Each affiliate has chapters which help to do local lobbying and serve as extensions of the organization. Chapter activists monitor local school boards, city councils, county supervisors and community issues to help protect civil liberties and civil rights. Chapter activists also sponsor public forums and help to educate their communities about current issues.
Take a look at the chapter listings below to see what's afoot in your area.
To view our Chapter Manual, and other important Chapter documents, visit our Chapter Resources Site (login required).
Antelope Valley
Contact Info: Jason Gonella, Chapter Secretary at (661)948-3654
The chapter currently holds monthly meetings every third Saturday at noon. Join the chapter's email list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AVCLU/.
Desert
Contact Info: ddufault@mail.sdsu.edu or call (760) 345-6293
Hollywood
Contact Info: smurphy@aclu.org or call (213)977-9500x231
Kern County
Contact Info: Colby Natale, Chapter Chairman, 661-805-8333 or kerncountyaclu@yahoo.com
Lesbian and Gay Rights
Contact Info: Rob Hennig at (310)289-1299 or e-mail rahennig@ix.netcom.com
Long Beach
Contact Info: aclu_longbeach@yahoo.com
Orange County
Contact Info: (949)660-5502 or e-mail rareed657@socal.rr.com
Chapter meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. for social, 7:30 p.m. for speaker (but no meeting in December). Meetings are at 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine (Irvine Ranch Water District).
Pasadena-Foothill
Contact Info: aclupasadena@yahoo.com (626)389-4107. Go to our Yahoo groups page to sign up and receive chapter information on moderated listserve.
Read our latest chapter newsletter (PDF)
Public Forums are held every other month (Jan. to Nov.), the second Tuesday of the month at Neighborhood Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (3 blocks north of Orange Grove Blvd. exit of the 134, and about 2 miles north of the Orange Grove exit of the 110).
Cities in our chapter area include Altadena, Arcadia, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, LA (Glassell Park, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, Eagle Rock), Monrovia, Montrose, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, and Sierra Madre.
Pomona Valley
Contact Info: Rose Ash (909)626-4166
San Fernando Valley
Contact Info: Contact Info: Ken Ronney at 818-996-1630 or e-mail to: SFVchaptACLU@aol.com or Norm Beal, 818-344-9241.
Monthly chapter Board meetings are held in Reseda, on the second Monday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. Contact Ken Ronney, 818 996-1630 for address information. The Chapter's working committees are moving forward planning upcoming events and activities. We want our programs to succeed and can use your help. Participation by women and people of color is highly encouraged.
Santa Barbara County
Contact Info: P.O. Box 30645, Santa Barbara, CA 93130, (805)966-1216
Chapter meetings, open to all members, are held the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin Center, 1136 East Montecito Street in Santa Barbara.
Singles
Contact Info: Dean at (310) 392-7149 or Jake at (310) 559-1493, or dean.ruby@worldnet.att.net
The Singles Chapter holds public forums on issues related to civil liberties. All meetings are free and light refreshments are provided. The usual format includes a question and answer session following the speakers. Parking is free. The meeting location is wheelchair accessible.
South Bay
Contact Info: Dan Pasley at (310)519-1500
The South Bay Chapter has its regular planning meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the Harry Bridges Institute, 350 W. 5th Street, Suite 209, San Pedro (please enter through the back door & take the elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor). Our traditional Upton Sinclair Arts and Lecture Series continues; summer/fall dates and topics TBA.
Ventura County
Contact Info: aclu.vc@verizon.net or (805)389-0859
Westside
Contact Info: aclulawestside1@yahoo.com, macqk@aol.com, or (310)286-1011.
Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please call for location.
Chapter Council
Meetings are held at the ACLU of Southern California, 1616 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles. All chapter activists are invited to attend. For meeting schedule and information, contact the ACLU at info@aclu-sc.org or call (213) 977-9500.
